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Message from the President

 Hello,

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My name is David Sheppard and I serve as the President of the Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park.  Our mission is to champion volunteerism, education and stewardship at Brandywine Creek State Park (BCSP) in support of the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.  From performing trail "clean ups" to hosting events like the special needs fishing derby, from sponsoring environmental education programming to holding Friends' fundraisers, like that at the State Cross Country Championships, the Friends of BCSP work to support Brandywine Creek State Park in a variety of ways.  

If you have ever had the opportunity to visit our beautiful park, you understand how important it is to help protect and preserve our little slice of heaven.  Will you come join us?  Be a Friend of BCSP!

Regards,

David Sheppard

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